from Joe Hill's twitter feed: "but teacher, I don't understand. I was good. Why do I have to write my name over and over 5000 times?"
I got a kick out of it & thought I'd share. Anyone here who uses twitter his username is Joe_Hill & posts things there several times a day.
YOU MUST CHILL. I HAVE HIDDEN YOUR KEYS.
Can someone familiar with CGC graded comics and the "Joe Hill phenomenon" comment on this?
http://cgi.ebay.com/LOCKE-KEY-1-CGC-...QQcmdZViewItem
Is this price "about right," "way too low" or "way too high"?
Bob -Originally Posted by carlosdetweiller
I've never been much of a comic collector, but one thing I know about those folks - they'll bend over backwards for a CGC 10 graded comic. My guess is that it could go up to $350 by the time the auction closes.
That is what I think too. Getting a comic graded "10" by CGC is next to impossible.Bob -
I've never been much of a comic collector, but one thing I know about those folks - they'll bend over backwards for a CGC 10 graded comic. My guess is that it could go up to $350 by the time the auction closes.
I collect comics from the 1940's and 1950's with Carl Barks artwork (Donald Duck, Uncle Scrooge, Walt Disney's Comics & Stories, etc.). I tend to stay away from CGC graded books. I like to take mine out and read them from time to time, even the ones that are VF and higher. If you are careful there is no problem. The encased (or slabbed) CGC graded comics can't be read which, to me, is the reason for collecting them.
Turtlex is very knowledgeable about current comics and is a collector of CGC-graded comics, so I look forward to her thoughts on this.
My understanding is that the L&K comic books are generally receiving higher grades from CGC than you typically see. That is credited to the production values (higher quality paper, etc.) of IDW - much higher than you normally see in standard comic books. All that said, a 10 is a 10 and remains a coveted grade for the collectors who care about those things.
It went for $455! Man, are we collecting the wrong thing?Bob -
I've never been much of a comic collector, but one thing I know about those folks - they'll bend over backwards for a CGC 10 graded comic. My guess is that it could go up to $350 by the time the auction closes.
Dragline : Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me - with nothin'.
Luke : Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
My wallet says no!It went for $455! Man, are we collecting the wrong thing?Bob -
I've never been much of a comic collector, but one thing I know about those folks - they'll bend over backwards for a CGC 10 graded comic. My guess is that it could go up to $350 by the time the auction closes.
For the Joe Hill Fans:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Joe-Hill-Heart-S...QQcmdZViewItem
I am not sure if this is a good price or not...
Life is a garden...dig it!
I paid $100 for mine a couple years ago. It's still in the original shrinkwrap.
John
I have no clue where the market for that book is currently at, but I know I got mine about a year and a half ago at that price and it was additionally signed.
Same, I bought mine new when it was released for the same price.
btw, Joe hill has a comic in the new Grave Tales (issue 6). I just got it last night, but I haven't read it yet.
Geoff
Hey All -
Just a couple of things...
Joe Hill's Locke & Key comics are really high grade, and it's not unusual to see them graded 9.9 or even 10. I've seen more than a few.
As a matter of fact, the 9.9's are getting rather common. It must be high grade covers from IDW.
Honestly, I've never seen a group of comics graded so high, so consistently. A quick look at eBay right now find a lot of them.
There's even one graded 10 with a BIN of around 200 /or make a Best Offer : http://cgi.ebay.com/CGC-10-0-Joe-Hil...3A1%7C294%3A50
Here's one for a BIN of $180. http://cgi.ebay.com/Locke-Key-4-Joe-...3A1%7C294%3A50
I suspect, since it's not so unusual, that the prices will likely come down.
I think that "the word" is out among those who send in books for grading and then for sale, where as they know they have a real good chance of a 9.9 or a 10, so more and more people are getting them graded.
If I were looking to invest in Locke & Key, I'd be focusing on trying to get Signature Series Graded issues.
I'll take some time and look at the grading numbers and post some info.
Also - I'm about to file away my Wizard Magazine which has the Joe Hill interview in it... if anyone would like me to make them a copy and mail it - just PM me your address ( you international folks, too, no problem ).
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
“I’m always on the Batman rule, sir.” - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
Remember, Remember, The Fifth of November, The Gunpowder, Treason, and Plot.
I put this together really quickly. Hope it is helpful and readable. ~ Pam
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Information From the CGC ( Certified Guaranty Company ) Census on Joe Hill's Locke and Key ( as of 03/13/2009 ).
Locke & Key Issue 1 ( 02/2008 )
Graded 10 / 2 Universal – total of 2
Graded 9.9 / 25 Universal plus 3 SS – total of 28
Graded 9.8 / 86 Universal plus 23 SS – total of 109
Graded 9.6 / 9 Universal plus 1 SS – total of 10
Graded 9.4 / 1 Univresal – total of 1
Total : 123 Universal, 27 Signature Series – 150 Combined Issues Graded by CGC
Locke & Key Issue 1 Variant Signed Edition ( 02/2008 )
A total of 5 issues have been graded. The highest grade is 9.8 Signature Series
Locke & Key Issue 1 ( 04/2008 ) VARIANT SECOND PRINTING
Graded 9.8 / 4 Universal plus 5 SS – total of 9
Total : 9 Combined Issues Graded by CGC
Locke & Key Issue 1 ( 07/2008 ) Dynamic Forces Edition
Graded 9.8 / 6 Universal plus 10 SS – total of 16
Graded 9.6 / 6 Universal plus 7 SS – total of 13
Graded 9.4 / 3 SS – total of 3
Total : 12 Universal, 20 Signature Series – 32 Combined Issues Graded by CGC
Locke & Key Issue 1 ( 07/2008 ) Dynamic Forces Negative Edition
Graded 9.8 / 11 Universal – total of 11
Graded 9.6 / 2 Universal – total of 2
Total : 13 Universal – 13 Combined Issues Graded by CGC
Going forward with just those graded 9.9 and 10 :
Locke & Key Issue 2 ( 03/2008 )
Graded 9.9 – 11 Universal
Locke & Key Issue 3 ( 04/2008 )
Graded 10 – 2 Universal
Graded 9.9 – 5 Universal, 1 Signature Series
Locke & Key Issue 4 ( 05/2008 )
Graded 10 – 7 Universal
Graded 9.9 – 12 Universal, 7 Signature Series
Locke & Key Issue 5 ( 06/2008 )
Graded 10 – 7 Universal
Graded 9.9 – 6 Universal, 2 Signature Series
Locke & Key Issue 6 ( 07/2008 )
Graded 10 – 1 Universal
Graded 9.9 – 6 Universal
Locke & Key: Head Games Issue 1 ( 01/2009 )
Graded 10 – 1 Universal
Graded 9.9 – 4 Universal
Locke & Key: Head Games Issue 1 Retailer Incentive Edition ( 01/2009 )
Graded 10 – 2 Universal
Graded 9.9 – 3 Universal
FYI :
Universal : This label is applied to comic books that are simply the grade as marked, with no qualifiers or special considerations.
SS/Signature Series : This label is applied to comic books that have been signed by someone of significance to the comic, under the direct observation of a CGC employee, and are thus certified as an authentic signature by CGC.
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
“I’m always on the Batman rule, sir.” - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
Wonderful information. Thanks for putting it together.
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
“I’m always on the Batman rule, sir.” - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
Yes, totally agree, really loving the shorts to day (i.e. 20th Century Ghosts, etc), liked Heart Shaped.. alot and have yet to start Gunpowder. Started Locke & Key and liked the first two issues... am waiting for the limited Subterranean Press editon to enjoy fully.
Phil
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I don't collect CGC-graded comic, but I know others here do. Thanks for putting that together, Pam.
Does anyone know the timeline on the limited edition?
You're welcome, folks. Let me know if I can help with anything at all.
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
“I’m always on the Batman rule, sir.” - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
Does anyone know the timeline on the limited edition?
This is the latest news posted yesterday on the SubPress site:
In other Hill news, we’ve approved the printed-but-not-yet-bound pages for the Locke & Key limited and trade editions, and should see finished copies in the next two weeks. When we do, we’ll get right on having the slipcases for the limited edition made, and be ready to ship the unsigned trade edition this fall, as previously announced. (We’ll have the latter up for preorder soon.)
I found this on amazon the other day. What's the difference between this and the hardcover already released?
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Only the gentle are ever really strong.
The link is for the trade paperback release.
awww, thank you. Now I feel silly, it was right there in front of me the whole time.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
Hi everybody..
Don't know if anyone has seen this yet but it seems like a decent price... Certainly less than I paid for mine..
http://cgi.ebay.com/Joe-Hill-Heart-S...1%7C240%3A1318
That's a lot less than I paid too.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
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